Why Redskins fans should be excited about Da'Ron Payne

The Washington Redskins selected former Alabama defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne with the 13th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.

Payne is a powerfully built defensive line prospect with good overall size and strength. His game is largely built on power, and he’s a load to handle. Payne was one of the big winners at the NFL scouting combine where he flashed the type of lower body explosion necessary to be a dominant piece on any defensive line. Payne will be an excellent asset in the run game at the next level.

Payne joins his former Alabama teammates Jonathan Allen and Ryan Anderson in Washington. The Redskins are slowly putting together an all-star defensive line of former Alabama prospects. Not a bad idea, given the success Alabama has had in recent years.

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